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greave

/ɥɚiːv/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a piece of armor that protects the lower leg.

When to Use

📚Academic Writingâš™ī¸Technical
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional

Examples in Conversation

“The knight's greave was made of polished steel.”

“He wore a greave on each leg during the battle reenactment.”

â–ļFull Definition

A bush; a tree; a grove.

Related Words

Synonyms:
leg guardshin guard
Word Family:
greavegreaves

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